Space Force Space Systems Command - Space Domain Awareness Radar Acquisition Program Manager

Provide strategy and direction to 42 personnel on domestic operations supporting the Governor and Colorado's citizens. Spearhead National Guard Emergency Operations Center and personnel training for complex programs, operations, and support agreements. Lead six unique, evolving, and enduring emergency responses for the state of Colorado.● Subject matter expert in building industry partnerships; responsible for building a innovation research portfolio of 350 million dollars with 9 defense and tech start-up firms● Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with national, state, and local civil support emergency management stakeholders; drove 8 successful state and national response campaigns● Utilized “Think Wrong” and “Lean Six Sigma” process improvement principles to streamline processes● Directed after action reports, solicited customer feedback, and evaluated key performance indicators (KPIs) on 17 projects, implemented 53 permanent process and project enhancements, and provided change management oversight● Facilitated 7 conferences and 9 working groups designed to support enterprise operations and modernization efforts, briefed 220+ national senior leaders, ultimately leading to the adoption of 11 national initiatives to improve employee retention and benefits for 380,000 members; nurtured 18 strategic partnerships● Forecasted and directed travel and nondiscretionary budgets of 226,000 dollars for 58 employees, consistently maximized value to the organization and employees through disciplined spending and strategic planning● Negotiated project scope, workflow, budget, and schedule with both clients and project teams, while meeting regulatory compliance standards and internal controls, and delivered ahead of schedule 49 percent of the time● Led development of operational and support plans, performance goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), mission and vision statements, and a consolidated campaign plan that impacted 7,000 employees and stakeholders

Operated as the focal point for all weapons loading and armament systems-related matters, focusing on compliance, continuity, and standardization for a staff of 220. Advised senior leaders in matters of munitions loading and armament systems. Directed manpower and resources to support combat operations at five decentralized locations with concurrent operations.● Developed and cultivated 65 strategic relationships within the Department of Defense, industry partners, and foreign allied forces; key to planning, coordinating, and executing 5 defense exercises utilizing novel concepts of operations● Championed continual process improvement; developed new operations process to restructure 41 workflow tasks for 63 employees, significantly enhancing air combat resource availability and reducing production timelines by 300%● Direct all regulatory compliance inspections and management operations for 4 organizations across 6 separate functional areas, including combat operations, support, medical, and hazardous materials to ensure streamlined workflows and strict adherence to organizational policies and procedures, including legal and regulatory requirements● Established, evaluated, and improved training and performance standards, maintenance controls, policies, and procedures, and analyzed trend data to direct targeted quality, efficiency, and performance improvements● Authored strategic campaign plan and chaired synchronization meetings, adjusted goals, and milestones based on key performance indicators (KPIs)● Integrated employee development programs to drive qualified and motivated employees to career advancement opportunities to help the company continue to succeed● Managed all day-to-day workflows for a direct team of 110, including facilitating training, tracking inventories and expenditures, scheduling operations, documentation data integrity, management meetings, and performance reviews

Served as the subject matter expert for the organization, training, and equipping of 2,900+ employees throughout global operations. Developed strategic policy to modernize, standardize, and improve processes while increasing safety and reliability for employees and equipment. Managed the sustainment and supply chain management of nearly $59B of critical equipment.● Provided subject matter expertise to key partnerships for Department of Defense acquisition and sustainment requirements to manage the logistics cycle portfolio (acquisition, developmental and operational testing, fielding, sustainment, modification) for 46,000 assets, 970 US F-16 aircraft, and 1,980 foreign military sales (FMS) partner nations● Planned and organized the Senior Managers’ Conference, from defining the agenda and creating 60 presentations to briefing 344 senior leaders on current initiatives, positive/negative trend analysis, and modernization efforts● Worked with Defense Logistics Agency and DCMA stakeholders to remedy critical supply issues with 4 aircraft parts; conducted weekly synchronization meetings and briefed senior leaders on status of supply chain integrity● Selected to lead Inspector General team inspections requiring validation of 514 critical compliance areas and provided corrective training, if areas of noncompliance were detected● Authored and published US Air Force/Foreign Military Sales (FMS) maintenance policy for munitions, armament systems, and field equipment with a focus on safety and quality● Served as the project officer for three business trips for 300+ employees, coordinated the logistical movements, enabled deployed operations, and validated solutions for contemporary air combat adversarial challenges

Headed 53 Active Duty/Air National Guard Airmen maintaining 23 F-22 combat aircraft to steer Ready Aircrew Program/Unit Deployment/Operation NOBLE EAGLE homeland defense requirements ● Managed the entire inventory of 1,800 special purpose support equipment items worth $40 million ● Served as the project officer for Exercise COMBAT HAMMER, coordinated the movement of 160 short tons of cargo/157 personnel, enabling 250 sorties, and validated solutions for contemporary air combat adversarial challenges● Introduced 19 work center enhancements by syncing innovation and production efforts for 90 Airmen and 29 tasks, saving 1,980 man-hours per yearDirected 27 Active Duty/Air National Guard Airmen managing 46 F-22 aircraft valued at $6.7B and tracking 531 pieces of suspension equipment, guns, and ammo loaders worth $10 million.● Led initiatives for mobility, medical readiness, Airmen upgrade/proficiency training, and ancillary training requirements for worldwide readiness ● Selected 1 MXS Chief to lead Support Section Working Group 15 programs with 16 Airmen to standardized processes within 13 flight support sections

Monitored 60 Flightline weapons personnel, ensuring the utmost technical order and safety compliance of 22 F-16 combat aircraft valued at $704 million.● Headed long-range plans as well as ensured accurate load crew certifications on 18 air-to-air/air-to-ground munitions to meet Operational Plan / Air Expeditionary Force deployment taskings

● Supervised 51 personnel during the maintenance & loading operations of 23 F-16s valued at $805 million● Validated aircraft configurations, performed supervisory inspections, tracked/reconciled munitions expenditures in CAS● Developed & coordinated short/long range planning for scheduled, unscheduled maintenance, & time compliance tech orders

● Performed quality verification inspections and personnel evaluations on 1,200 assigned personnel in support of 29 F-16s/27 A-10s● Executed duties as wing Exercise Evaluation Team member; drafted and evaluated realistic scenarios to refine combat readiness● Certified weight and balance manager; oversaw program, weighed aircraft, performed inventories, certified configurations